Nearly five million Ukrainians flee war
Nearly five million Ukrainians have fled the war since Russia's invasion, the United Nations said Tuesday, sounding alarm at the rapid exodus and voicing concern that the situation may worsen.
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Macron warned against complacency ahead of Le Pen duel
French leader Emmanuel Macron faced warnings against complacency on Tuesday despite polls showing a solid lead over far-right leader Marine Le Pen, one day ahead of a debate crucial to the outcome of the presidential election.
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China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands
China said Tuesday it has sealed a wide-ranging security pact with the Solomon Islands, an agreement the United States and its regional allies fear could give Beijing a military foothold in the South Pacific.
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War in Ukraine: From invasion to battle for Donbas
Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades.
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Russia launches major 'offensive' in eastern Ukraine
Moscow launched dozens of air strikes across eastern Ukraine overnight, its defence ministry said Tuesday, after Kyiv accused Russian forces of unleashing a major new offensive in the Donbas region.
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Japan fast-food chain fires official over sexist comments
One of Japan's most popular fast-food firms said on Tuesday that it had fired a top executive who reportedly suggested a marketing strategy of getting "virgins addicted" to the company's products.
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Austrian 'enfant terrible' of art Hermann Nitsch dies aged 83
Austrian artist Hermann Nitsch, famous for his paintings and performances using human blood and animal carcasses, has died at age 83, his family said Tuesday.
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Guitar that broke Oasis up for auction in Paris
A guitar, the smashing of which triggered the break-up of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher, goes under the hammer in Paris next month alongside other rock memorabilia.
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Six killed in blasts at Shiite school in Afghan capital
At least six people were killed and 11 wounded Tuesday by two bomb blasts at a boys' school in the Afghan capital, with social media showing grisly images from the Hazara Shiite neighbourhood.
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French government to resign if Macron wins: PM
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Tuesday that his government would tender its resignation if Emmanuel Macron is re-elected president, in a bid to provide a "new impetus" for Macron's centrist party ahead of parliamentary elections in June.
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